Bernese Oberland
Grimsel and Susten Circuit runs Innertkirchen to Innertkirchen in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Both passes closed from October to June.
Base town
Innertkirchen
Road length
74.6 mi
Driving time
3 hr 45 min
Rating
9.6 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 30 April 2026
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The road
Three of the best passes in the Alps stitched into one loop back to the same valley.
Both passes closed from October to June
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